Inspector French and the Mystery on Southampton Water

In 2020, to commemorate the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, six classic crime novels featuring Inspector French will be released. The Joymount Rapid Hardening Cement Manufacturing Company on the Solent is in financial trouble due to its rival, Chayle on the Isle of Wight, having a secret new manufacturing process. Two employees hatch a plot to break in and steal it, but the scheme goes wrong, resulting in damage and death. Inspector French is brought in to solve one of his most dramatic and labyrinthine cases.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 03 September 2020
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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To commemorate the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, the acclaimed 'King of Detective Story Writers,' a series of six classic crime novels featuring Inspector French is set to be released in 2020. Among these, 'The Joymount Rapid Hardening Cement Manufacturing Company on the Solent' stands out as a thrilling tale of intrigue and suspense.

Located on the picturesque Solent, the Joymount Rapid Hardening Cement Manufacturing Company finds itself grappling with severe financial difficulties. Its rival, Chayle on the Isle of Wight, boasts a secret and innovative manufacturing process that allows it to undercut its competitors' prices. Faced with the daunting challenge of uncovering Chayle's secret, two employees resort to illegal means to gain access to their competitor's trade secrets.

However, their meticulously planned scheme unravels, leading to devastating consequences. Damage is inflicted, and lives are lost, leaving Inspector French to navigate one of the most complex and dramatic cases of his illustrious career. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and ulterior motives that threatens to engulf both the manufacturing company and the island community.

With his keen intellect and unwavering determination, Inspector French must unravel the intricate puzzle surrounding the theft of Chayle's secret manufacturing process. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, each with their own secrets and agendas, adding to the complexity of the case. From the enigmatic CEO of Joymount to the cunning detective superintendent on the Isle of Wight, each player contributes to the unfolding drama, ensuring that the reader is kept on the edge of their seat until the final, shocking revelation.

'The Joymount Rapid Hardening Cement Manufacturing Company on the Solent' is a testament to Freeman Wills Crofts' unparalleled skill as a storyteller and his ability to create compelling and intricate narratives. This novel not only showcases his mastery of detective fiction but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the industrial and economic landscape of the early 20th century.

As we approach the publishing centenary of this legendary author, this series of classic crime novels offers a thrilling opportunity to revisit the timeless works of Freeman Wills Crofts and experience the magic of his storytelling firsthand. Prepare to be transported to the heart of mystery and suspense as Inspector French embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the theft of Chayle's secret manufacturing process.

\n Weight: 258g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008393274\n \n